Storm utility Ryan Hinchcliffe admits the full effects of a gruelling playing schedule on Melbourne's star trio Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk will not be known until well into next season.

Melbourne Victory have moved into a share of third on the ladder but will feel they could have done better after squandering a host of chances as they played out a 0-0 draw with Central Coast Mariners at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday.